AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 records an average benchmark score of 19617, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX reaches 35094. That places the Intel part at the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database, versus the 73rd percentile for the AMD chip.

Q: Which processor wins the single-thread PassMark test, and by how much?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3683 against 3629 for the Intel Core i5-14500HX, a 1.5% advantage. This is the only shared benchmark where AMD comes out ahead.

Q: What is the closest rival for each processor according to the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 sits within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, which scores 19593. The Intel Core i5-14500HX is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HX, which scores 35003.

Q: How large is the multi-core Cinebench R23 gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 24234 versus 8130 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, representing a 66.5% deficit for AMD.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. Both also use dual-channel memory buses, though the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 boosts to 4.50 GHz. The base clocks also differ, with Intel at 2.60 GHz and AMD at 2.00 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 comes from Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The Intel Core i5-14500HX belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, uses Raptor Lake-HX architecture, and is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process. The Intel die measures 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the AMD part.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The AMD processor offers 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel processor provides 14 cores and 20 threads. This 10-core and 12-thread difference underpins most of the multi-threaded performance gap. Cache hierarchies also differ: both use 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel. The L3 cache is 4 MB on the AMD chip, while the Intel chip carries 24 MB shared. The Intel part has a 24 MB shared L3, which is six times the total L3 of the AMD part.

Memory support separates the two as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. Both use dual-channel buses. PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count: the AMD processor exposes Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor exposes Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ too. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP8; the Intel socket is Intel BGA 1964. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the AMD part does not. Process nodes and foundries reflect the manufacturing choices: TSMC 4 nm for AMD, Intel 10 nm for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a consistent pattern: the Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 13 of the 15 recorded comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins 2, both being the same PassMark single-thread test. The largest Intel advantage appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel score of 24234 tops the AMD score of 8130 by 66.5%. The AMD processor trails by a similar margin in PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 44 against 130, a 66.2% deficit.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows Intel at 2442 versus AMD at 1195, a 51.1% gap. The single-core version of the same test gives Intel a 344 to 269 win, a 21.8% margin. Cinebench R23 single-core sees Intel at 3421 versus 1797 for AMD, a 47.5% difference. The Intel processor also dominates PassMark integer math, posting 95584 against 39637, a 58.5% lead. Floating-point math shows Intel at 69442 versus 27193, a 60.8% advantage. Data encryption favors Intel 19502 to 7591, a 61.1% gap. Data compression sees Intel at 333851 versus 158912, a 52.4% margin. Extended instructions give Intel 20019 against 11455, a 42.8% lead. Random string sorting favors Intel 36219 to 16623, a 54.1% gap. PassMark multithread shows Intel at 28508 versus 13320, a 53.3% deficit for AMD. PassMark physics gives Intel 1911 against 726, a 62% gap.

The only AMD victory is narrow but real. PassMark single-thread and its duplicate PassMark singlethread both record 3683 for AMD and 3629 for Intel, a 1.5% edge. This indicates that in lightly threaded single-core workloads, the Zen 5 architecture can edge out the Raptor Lake design, even with the Intel part's higher boost clock. The Cinebench R23 single-core result, however, contradicts that direction, showing Intel ahead by 47.5%. The discrepancy between PassMark single-thread and Cinebench R23 single-core suggests that the two tests stress different aspects of the core, and the PassMark result may reflect a specific instruction mix that favors the AMD core.

The overall benchmark average reinforces the multi-core story. Intel's 35094 average dwarfs AMD's 19617. Intel's nearest rivals, the Core i9-12900HX and Core i7-13800H, sit within 0.3% of its score, indicating the 14500HX performs at a level comparable to higher-tier Intel parts. AMD's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5500 and Core i5-12500, sit within 0.3% of its score, showing that the Ryzen AI 5 430 lands in a different performance tier entirely.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 | Intel Core i5-14500HX |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 4 | 14 |

| Threads | 8 | 20 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 55 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-HX |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part number | 100-000001787 | SRMXJ |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-01-07 |

The TDP difference is substantial, with Intel rated at 55 W versus 28 W for AMD. This power envelope explains part of the performance gap, as the Intel part can sustain higher clocks across more cores. The release dates also differ by roughly two years, with Intel launching in January 2024 and AMD in January 2026.

The Verdict

The data points to two distinct performance tiers. The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins all multi-threaded benchmarks by margins ranging from 42.8% to 66.5%. It also wins Cinebench single-core tests by 21.8% and 47.5%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins only the PassMark single-thread test, and then by a slim 1.5%. The average benchmark score difference of 15477, or roughly 79% higher for Intel, places the two processors in different classes for any workload that scales with core count.

For users who run multi-threaded applications, rendering, compilation, or heavy data processing, the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the clear choice based on the recorded results. Its 14 cores and 20 threads, 24 MB shared L3 cache, and higher boost clock deliver between roughly 43% and 67% more performance depending on the workload. The AMD processor, with 4 cores and 8 threads, cannot compete in these scenarios.

The AMD part has its niche in single-threaded PassMark performance, where it edges out Intel by 1.5%. It also draws significantly less power, at 28 W versus 55 W, and uses a smaller 4 nm process. For workloads that fit within 4 cores and prioritize low power consumption, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 presents a viable option. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth recorded for the AMD part, absent for Intel, may also benefit certain memory-sensitive tasks.

The percentile ranking tells the same story. Intel sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while AMD sits at the 73rd. The nearest rival comparisons confirm that the Intel part performs like a high-end mobile or even desktop chip, matching the Core i9-12900HX within 0.3%. The AMD part performs like a mid-range desktop chip, matching the Ryzen 5 5500 within 0.1%.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins across every multi-threaded workload in the shared benchmark set. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows its largest margin at 66.5%. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 66.2% lead. PassMark physics shows a 62% lead. Data encryption shows 61.1%. Floating-point math shows 60.8%. Integer math shows 58.5%. Random string sorting shows 54.1%. Multithread shows 53.3%. Data compression shows 52.4%. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 51.1%. Even in single-core Cinebench tests, Intel leads by 21.8% in R15 and 47.5% in R23. Extended instructions give Intel a 42.8% margin.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins only the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 3683 against 3629. This result, duplicated in the PassMark singlethread entry, represents a 1.5% lead. The AMD part also holds advantages in specifications that do not appear in direct benchmark comparisons: lower TDP at 28 W, a smaller 4 nm process node, support for LPDDR5X memory, and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Radeon 840M integrated graphics differ from Intel's UHD Graphics 770, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded in the shared data.

The use-case split follows the benchmark wins. For multi-core rendering, compilation, encryption, compression, and physics simulations, the Intel Core i5-14500HX delivers substantially higher performance, with margins that exceed 50% in most cases. For light single-threaded workloads that resemble the PassMark single-thread test, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 offers a slight edge while consuming roughly half the power. The Intel part also provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 14 lanes, which matters for systems using high-bandwidth storage or expansion devices. The AMD part's 4 nm process and lower TDP make it suited to thinner, more power-efficient designs, though the performance trade-off in multi-threaded work is severe.